

The Over 40 Alpha Podcast
Funk Roberts
Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!
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Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 10min
35 - Building Muscle In The Gym with Gary Walker
If you’re over 40 and you’re ready to start building muscle the right way without getting injured, Gary Walker is the man to talk to. Gary is the creator of TriCon Training and is a muscle-building expert for men over 40. He helps men get into the best shape of their lives, and in this episode, he shares his own 25-year muscle-building journey. You’ll also hear how to get your killer workouts done without lifting ridiculous amounts of weights to get ripped, and how to start making the most of your time in the gym. Tune in and hear how you can finally get in the best shape of your life."Just realize you’re still good enough and you’re capable, so just don’t give up yet" - Gary WalkerIn this episode: - Growing up as a quiet and insecure kid from a small town and what motivated Gary to start working out- How going from being jacked in his 30s to losing momentum in his 40s affected Gary’s life- How to look at yourself, write down your emotions, and go back to them when you start getting discouraged- How to use the isometric contractions method incorporated with other workout routines so you can still get jacked while avoiding injuries- The importance of warm-ups, resting between reps, nutrition, and sleep when building muscle- Why you should get deadlifting out of your head and start focusing more on core strengthening- Gary’s favorite muscle building exercises- The top programs for men who want to experience having muscles for the first time or for those who are still passionate about lifting and being in the gymResources:FREE CREATINE GIVEAWAY CONTEST - February – LEAVE A REVIEW and win 1 of 3 bottles of Creatine - https://www.Over40shred.com/contest Let’s Get Checked Testosterone Home Testing Kit – Use Code: FUNK20 and get 20% off - https://www.Over40shred.com/testkitOver 40 Alpha Fitness Program for Men - https://www.over40alpha.comLive Anabolic - https://liveanabolic.com/YouTube Live Anabolic - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoih36zyNmXAbIQ_MaBsHwConnect with Gary Walker: Website- https://walkerfitmuscle.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/walkerfitmuscle/Email- joe123@liveanabolic.comConnect with Funk Roberts: Website- https://www.over40alpha.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Feb 12, 2020 • 51min
34 - 20 Best Muscle Building Foods for Men Over 40
This is your no BS guide to muscle building foods for men. But before we get into this, you should all know what you can’t out-train a bad diet, so if you’re wondering why after months of training you’re just not seeing the results you want, you may want to start looking into your food pantry and replace some of the foods you’re currently eating. Otherwise, you will NEVER see any improvements and all your time and effort spent at the gym will be all for nothing. But don’t worry! I got you covered, and in this episode, I’ll share with you some of the 20 best muscle-building foods you need to consume to see muscle growth and an overall improvement in your health and what these foods do to your body, so stay tuned, take some notes, and reconsider what you buy for this week's groceries! "It’s not just about protein, it’s about EVERYTHING" - Funk Roberts In this episode: - The truth about what is stopping you dead in your tracks from building more muscle - The 20 of the best foods for you to start seeing real results and muscle gain- The three KEY protein sources that all contain amino acids, omega 3 fatty acids and B vitamins that your body needs to build rock solid muscles- Why eating lean beef, cottage cheese and chickpeas are ideal if you want to get big but still look and feel lean- Three grab and go protein sources that are packed with exactly what your body needs for more muscle and testosterone- The essential nutrients you need to sustain high energy through your workouts - The super simple fat and veggie combo to boost performance through your workout!Resources:FREE CREATINE GIVEAWAY CONTEST - February – LEAVE A REVIEW and win 1 0f 3 bottles of Creatine - https://www.Over40shred.com/contest Let’s Get Checked Testosterone Home Testing Kit – Use Code: FUNK20 and get 20% off https://www.Over40shred.com/testkitJoin Over 40 Alpha Fitness Program and Brotherhood – 30 Day FREE Trial – http://www.over40alpha.comMetabolic Muscle – 28 Day Home Dumbbell Muscle Building Program for Men Over 40 https://www.Over40shred.com/metabolic-muscleGrab your bottle of Funk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate and save https://www.Over40shred.com/creatine – Use discount code “funk20” and get 20% off Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 31min
33 - 13 Common Mistakes Men Over 40 Make When Building Muscle
When it comes to muscle building, you probably want to be like the ripped guy on TV or your feeds, just killing it through his workouts! Now you're probably thinking, "I want his gains! I'm following whatever program he's on!" But unfortunately our bodies don't work that way, and what works for someone may not work for you. Way too often we make more than a few common mistakes that will lead to discouragement,which is why on this episode, I will go over 13 mistakes that men over 40 (including myself)make, and what to do differently to avoid them so you can get on right program that willwork for YOU! "You CAN build muscles!" - Funk Roberts In this episode: - Why bodybuilding self-training and over-training will not get you the results you want - How not resting might be destroying your body- How too much weight can overwork your body, affect your immune system, and put you at risk for injuries- Two things you must get right to see real gains- The key to muscle growth- You won't ever see true results if you're not doing this with your workouts- How to focus on your workout- Crossfit is great but is it right for you? STOP following the wrong programs, and find what's right for you and your ageResources:- FREE CREATINE GIVEAWAY CONTEST - February – LEAVE A REVIEW and win 1 of 3 bottles of Creatine - https://www.Over40shred.com/contest - Let’s Get Checked Testosterone Home Testing Kit – Use Code: FUNK20 and get 20% off https://www.Over40shred.com/testkit- Join Over 40 Alpha Fitness Program and Brotherhood – 30 Day FREE Trial – http://www.over40alpha.com- Metabolic Muscle – 28 Day Home Dumbbell Muscle Building Program for Men Over 40 https://www.Over40shred.com/metabolic-muscle- Grab your bottle of Funk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate and save https://www.Over40shred.com/creatine – Use discount code “funk20” and get 20% off Connect with Funk Roberts: Website- http://www.over40alpha.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Jan 29, 2020 • 1h 27min
32 - 8 Proven Ways To Naturally Increase Your Testosterone Levels
As a man over 40, what usually comes to mind when you think about your nutrition and fitness plan? What results are you really getting, in not just your appearance, but your health? If you aren’t making testosterone a priority, you’re making a serious mistake. In this episode, I share 8 simple but super effective ways to increase your testosterone level. This won’t only help get you into the best shape of your life, but will empower you to avoid major health issues so you an enjoy the rest of your life to the fullest. Tune in and find out how to naturally increase your testosterone so you can finally see real results.Here is the FREE eBook that I used as a guide – this will also have all the scientific referenceshttp://over40shred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/7-Proven-Ways_FINAL.pdfHere is the opt In Page for 7 Ways To Boost Testosteronehttp://over40shred.com/7-proven-ways-to-boost-testosterone/ "Low Testosterone levels can be fatal" Funk RobertsIn this episode: - Why you MUST be thinking about testosterone if you’re concerned about your health and fitness- How high testosterone will help you avoid major health issues- How to change your mindset to become testosterone-focused- Ways to manage your stress and take control of your life- How to increase your testosterone naturally- Don’t believe in supplementation? Get yourself these vitamins and supplements and watch your testosterone levels improve- Why you also need to make sure you keep your estrogen level downResources: - Contest Link- http://over40shred.com/contest- NEW Testosterone Home Test Kit = Let’s Get Checked - https://over40shred.com/TestKit- Get LeanPro30 NOW - http://over40shred.com/protein- 30 Day Free Trial - http://www.over40alpha.comConnect with Funk Roberts: - Website- https://www.over40alpha.com- Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/- Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 12min
31 - How 48-Year-Old Warwick Lost Over 100 Pounds, Got Ripped Abs, and Doubled His Testosterone Naturally
Need a little bit of real-life transformation to stay motivated through your fitness journey? If so, then you can’t miss this episode. My client Warwick, who is a talented graphic designer, is here to share his journey of overcoming health issues and weight gain. He was suffering due to poor nutrition from an early age through his mid-40s, but now at 48, he’s rocking ripped abs and is in the best shape of his life. Stay tuned to get the scoop on how he lost the weight, boosted his testosterone level, and the changes he made that could help you see serious gains. "Live your life, be happy, be healthy" - WarwickOn this episode: - Warwick’s constant weight struggle, despite being active in sports, and why he eventually gave up- What motivated Warwick to commit to a healthy lifestyle - What happened when Warwick started eating healthier, stopped counting calories, and joined my 30 day challenge back in June- Warwick’s experience in my 6 month long program and how our brotherhood support has impacted his journey- How weight loss has changed Warwick’s life (besides having abs at 48!) - How Warwick’s testosterone levels went from 7.2 to 19 in six months- What Warwick has succeeded in since joining the program, plus insight into whether the program is a good fit for youResources: Contest Link- http://over40shred.com/contestProtein Link- http://over40shred.com/protein30 Day Free Trial- www.over40alpha.comConnect with Warwick:Website- https://www.jademunky.comFacebook Group- https://facebook.com/jademunkynz/Instagram- https://instagram.com/jademunkynz?igshid=1dcgkuboey0ncConnect with Funk Roberts: Website- https://www.over40alpha.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 18min
30 - Best Diet For Men Over 40 in 2020
Let's talk nutrition! Are you struggling with your diet? Not getting the right amount of micronutrients to see real results? Let’s pause for a second and focus on the real issue. If you’re over 40, the thing you need to address first is your testosterone level. In this episode, I share exactly why you need to be focused on testosterone, the testosterone killers you need to stay away from, and the diet for 2020 that will overhaul your health. Tune in, get pumped, and stay tuned to hear how you can get a tub of ProLean30 for free! "When we talk about nutrition, our focus has to be all about testosterone"- Funk Roberts On this episode: - What is ProLean30? Find out why you need to try it and how you can get a tub for FREE- What's going on with your diet, and what is it based on?- The one thing you need to be focusing on in your 2020 diet if you’re over 40- The top 5 testosterone killers- What you need to know about micronutrients - 4 different types of fats and the one you need to stay away from- Should you be afraid of carbs?- What foods to eat to get the most vitamins and minerals- Foods that can help you boost your testosterone level- The foods and beverages you need to ditch in 2020Resources: - Contest Link- http://over40shred.com/contest- Get LeanPro30 NOW - http://over40shred.com/protein- 30 Day Free Trial- www.over40alpha.com- Over40shred app- https://www.google.com/amp/s/appadvice.com/app/over-40-shred-fitness-for-men/1421575783.ampConnect with Funk Roberts: - Website- https://www.over40alpha.com- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/over40funk/- Twitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Jan 15, 2020 • 43min
29 - Importance of Magnesium Supplementation with Wade Lightheart
What life-changing mineral do you need to start paying attention to? MAGNESIUM. In this episode, I speak with Wade Lightheart, co-founder of Bioptimizers, a supplement company dedicated to empowering people to achieve the optimal state of well-being. Wade is also an advisor for the American Anti-Cancer Institute, a three-time All Natural Bodybuilding Champion, and author of several best-selling books. He joins me to dig into the importance and benefits of magnesium, especially for Over 40 Alphas. Tune in to hear how Wade is improving the health of people globally, how he got started on his awesome wellness journey, and why magnesium might be the mineral you’ve been missing."I call magnesium the master mineral" Wade LightheartOn this episode: - Wade shares his background and how his interest for health and fitness started - Wade’s impressive fitness journey and the story of him going to nationals- How Wade starting educating people about health, and the mistakes people make when ignoring nutrition in favor of aesthetics - Why he founded BiOptimizers- What is magnesium and what good does it do to the body? - 7 forms of magnesium and their purpose- How much magnesium should you take? - Details about Wade’s life-changing supplement, where you can find it, and how to save on your purchaseResources: Magnesium Supplement- http://over40shred.com/magnesium30-day FREE TRIAL – Over 40 Alpha Fat Loss Program- www.Over40Alpha.comMagnesium Supplement- http://over40shred.com/magnesium30-day FREE TRIAL – Over 40 Alpha Fat Loss Program- www.Over40Alpha.comConnect with Wade Lightheart: Website- -https://bioptimizers.com/meet-team/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/Twitter- https://twitter.com/wadetlightheartConnect with Funk Roberts: Website- https://www.over40alpha.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/funkrobertsfitness/Instagram- https://instagram.com/over40funkTwitter- https://twitter.com/funkmma

Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 4min
28 - Carb Cycling 101 For men Over 40 with Rachel Morgan
Carb cycling is a nutrition protocol where you alternate hi and low carb intake on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.It is one of the most effective ways to burn fat, balance hormones, improve metabolism, maintain physical performance while dieting, or overcome a weight loss plateau.In today’s episode I my guest Rachel Morgan will take us through the most effective carb cycling diet for men over 40, 50 and 60 and talk about how easy it is to start today.Start Carb Cycling Today – www.over40shred.com/carbcycleshred

Nov 29, 2019 • 1h 43min
27 - How Jay Beat Adrenal Fatigue and Lost 50 Pounds
Adrenal fatigue is a term applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. The term often shows up in popular health books and on alternative medicine websites, but it isn't an accepted medical diagnosis.Your adrenal glands produce a variety of hormones that are essential to life. The medical term adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) refers to inadequate production of one or more of these hormones as a result of an underlying disease.Signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency may include:•Fatigue•Body aches•Unexplained weight loss•Low blood pressure•Lightheadedness•Loss of body hair•Skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation)From Mayo ClinicOn today’s episode my close friend, Fitness Trainer, Owner of Frost Marks Films and Over 40 Alpha Flex Marks get deep and candid about how he struggles with Adrenal Fatigue (Addison’s disease).He went from being lean and ripped at 170 pounds to 220 pounds overweight in just 6 months. Now Flex is 44 years old and his 6-year battle with adrenal fatigue has transformed his body to 165 pounds, ripped and in best shape of his life.Flex talks about how he got adrenal fatigue in the first place, the struggles he faces and how he regained his health and body using mindset, recovery, nutrition, workouts and determination to get his body and health back!This is an amazing story for anyone battling with health issues, obesity, overweight or needed a kick in the butt to start losing weight.

Nov 19, 2019 • 57min
26 - Mindset Training - Personal Accountability
I’ve got a big dose of motivation for you in this podcast.It all has to do with PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY … to YOURSELF! And also the power of taking IMPERFECT ACTION.Are you a person who drops your own self-care to the bottom of your to-do list, when someone around you has needs, requires attention, or things get super busy or stressful.If this sounds like you, you are definitely NOT alone. It’s time to set some CLEAR BOUNDARIES because your health and well-being … and your goals and dreams … are WORTHY of your attention! In fact, you are missing the point if you don’t think your goals are worthy! Let's Get it Done!Join the Over 40 Alpha Fat Loss Program and Brotherhood FREE - http://www.over40alpha.com


